The inscription that will appear on a memorial bench for Puppy Doe has been finalized.

The language on the bench, recently approved by Puppy Doe supporters and the city's park and forestry department, will read as follows:

"This bench is dedicated in loving memory of Kiya known to the world as Puppy Doe, and to the victims of animal abuse everywhere. Cruelty in any form must not be tolerated. 'See something/Say Something.'"

The Puppy Doe bench, dedicated to the pit bull that was severely abused and found in Quincy last summer, is expected to be installed and dedicated in the Whitwell Street Playground, across the street from Quincy Medical Center, in May.

The approved design for the bench also includes a picture of Puppy Doe above the date 8/31/13, the day the dog was found near Whitwell Street Playground and euthanized as a result of her injuries. Investigators said Kiya was the dog's original name before she was given away on Facebook.

Diane O'Meara and Cheryl Wallace are among a group of Puppy Doe supporters who proposed the memorial bench. O'Meara has said the memorial bench will be made of black granite and will cost between $1,500 and $3,700.

The Quincy Animal Shelter has started a fundraiser to help pay for the bench. Checks can be made payable to "Puppy Doe Fund" and mailed to: Quincy Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 690088, Quincy 02269.